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Getting Started

Switches

Switches and Status Indicators

Power Switch

The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep

or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows

Control Panel “Power Options.”

Power4Gear eXtreme Key

The Power4Gear eXtreme key toggles power savings between

various power saving modes. The power saving modes control

many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus

battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC

mode and battery mode. The selected mode is shown on the display.

Splendid Key (on selected models)

Toggles “Splendid Video Intelligent Technology” function ON and

OFF. This allows switching between different display color enhance-

ment modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and

color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. The selected mode is shown on the display.

Touchpad Lock Key

Pressing this button will lock (disable) the built-in touchpad. Locking the touchpad will prevent you from

accidentally moving the cursor while typing and is best used with an external mouse (pointing device).

To unlock (enable) the touchpad, simply press this button again.

InstantFun PLUS Key

Pressing this button will launch a multimedia player application to view DVDs, VCDs, videos,

photos, or television programs (when equipped with a TV tuner); or listen to music CDs or files.

Bluetooth Key

This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). The Bluetooth key toggles

the internal Bluetooth ON and OFF. An on-screen display and relevant status indicator will

show that the Notebook PC’s built-in Bluetooth (BT) function is activated.

Wireless LAN Key

This is only applicable on models with internal Wireless LAN. The Wireless LAN key

toggles the internal Wireless LAN ON and OFF. An on-screen display and relevant status

indicator will show that the Notebook PC’s built-in Wireless LAN function is activated.

Summary of Contents for V1S Series

Page 1: ...Notebook PC Hardware User s Manual E3102 Apr 2007 ...

Page 2: ...tional 22 3 Getting Started Power System 30 Using AC Power 30 Using Battery Power 31 Battery Care 31 Powering ON the Notebook PC 32 The Power On Self Test POST 32 Checking Battery Power 33 Charging the Battery Pack 33 Power Options 34 Power Management Modes 35 Sleep and Hibernate 35 Thermal Power Control 35 Special Keyboard Functions 36 Colored Hot Keys 36 Microsoft Windows Keys 38 Keyboard as a N...

Page 3: ...lash Memory Card Reader 50 Hard Disk Drive 51 Memory RAM 52 Connections 53 Modem Connection 53 Network Connection 54 Wireless LAN Connection on selected models 55 Windows Wireless Network Connection 56 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models 57 Trusted Platform Module TPM on selected models 58 Fingerprint Registration on selected models 59 3G Watcher Software 61 Appendix Optional Accessor...

Page 4: ... Contents ...

Page 5: ... PC About This User s Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC NOTE Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself ...

Page 6: ...rmation on using the Notebook PC s components 5 Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely These notes have different degrees of importance as described below NOTE Tips and information for sp...

Page 7: ...s DO NOT disassemble the battery DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC DO NOT press or touch the display panel Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC DO ...

Page 8: ...ttery pack when the Notebook PC is in use Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane Most airlines will have restric tions for using electronic devices Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport you should turn it OFF and disconnect al...

Page 9: ...ower Adapter IMPORTANT When opening do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break Never lift the Note book PC by the display panel 1 2 3 3 Open the Display Panel 4 Turn ON the Notebook PC The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hiber nation modes Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Contr...

Page 10: ...10 1 Introducing the Notebook PC ...

Page 11: ...11 2 Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC NOTE Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself ...

Page 12: ... the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC NOTE The keyboard will be different for each territory 1 Camera Indicator The camera indicator shows when the built in camera is in use The camera may be auto activated by supported software ...

Page 13: ...is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desk top mouse A software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation Status Indicators front Status indicators represent various hardware software conditions See indicator details in section 3 Keyboard The keyboard provides full sized keys with comfortab...

Page 14: ...ling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation High tempera tures are normal during charging or operation Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT NOTE The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model NOTE The battery pack size wil...

Page 15: ... 9 Battery Lock Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured When the battery pack is inserted it will automatically lock To remove the battery pack this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position Battery Lock Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack M...

Page 16: ...connection to SPDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface compliant de vices for digital audio output Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi fi home entertainment system Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack 1 8 inch is used to connect the Notebook PC s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones Using this jack automatically disables the built in speakers Combo Microphone ...

Page 17: ...t restarting the computer Modem Port The RJ 11 modem port with two pins is smaller than the RJ 45 LAN port and supports a standard telephone cable The internal modem supports up to 56K V 90 transfers The built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters IMPORTANT The built in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems Do not connect the modem port to a digi...

Page 18: ...io and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV Supports standard enhanced or high definition video plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable It transmits allATSC HDTV standards and supports 8 channel digital audio with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements or requirements HDMI LAN Port The RJ 45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ 11 modem port and sup...

Page 19: ...with different optical drives The Notebook PC s optical drive may support compact discs CD and or digital video discs DVD and may have recordable R or re writable RW capabilities See the marketing specifica tions for details on each model Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray You can also eject the optical drive tray through any ...

Page 20: ...en wireless printing to printers If your office supports IrDAnetworking you can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of sight to an IrDA node Small offices can use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placed Notebook PCs and even send files to each other without a network 1 2 WARNING When opening do not force the display panel down to...

Page 21: ...temporarily between locations Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit Kensington Lock Port The Kensington lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington com patible Notebook PC security products These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that preve...

Page 22: ...ing the Notebook PC WARNING When your Notebook PC is attached to the Power Station never pickup the Notebook PC alone Always pickup the entire assembly by the bottom of the Power Station 1 Set the front of the Notebook PC down first 2 Align the triangular marks on the Notebook PC and Power Station 3 Set the rear of the Notebook PC down and press down as shown IMPORTANT Make sure the Power Station ...

Page 23: ...ows start before ejecting it from the Power Station While the Notebook PC is turned ON 1 Turn OFF or undock the Notebook PC Make sure attached peripherals are not in use press the Dock Undock Computer Button on the Power Station or Undock in Windows The Power Station docking indicator will blink first and then turn OFF If Windows notify you of a failure to undock you must turn off the Notebook PC ...

Page 24: ... eject the Notebook PC from the Power Station Turn OFF the Notebook PC or make sure attached devices are not in use and Undock Computer is successful in Windows Power Station Connector The Power Station connector locks the Notebook PC in place and allows the Power Sta tion to interface with the Notebook PC Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC IMPORTA...

Page 25: ...ome entertainment system Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack 1 8 inch is used to connect the Notebook PC s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones Using this jack automatically disables the built in speakers 2 0 USB Port 2 0 1 1 The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices cameras hard disk drives printe...

Page 26: ...s jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Power Station Notebook PC and charges the Notebook PC s battery pack To prevent damage to the Power Station Notebook PC and battery pack always use the supplied power adapter CAUTION MAYBECOMEWARMTO HOTWHEN IN USE BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY The Power Station has its own power adapter 2 0 USB Port 2 ...

Page 27: ... larger external display Parallel Port The 25 pin D sub parallel printer port supports native parallel devices such as dot matrix laser inkjet printers or parallel adapted device such as external hard drives removable drives or scanners Display DVI D Output on selected models The Digital Video Interface port is designed to maximize video graphics output to flat panel LCD monitors or other DVI comp...

Page 28: ...PC or make sure attached devices are not in use and Undock Computer is successful in Windows Kensington Lock Port Accessories The Kensington lock port allows Notebook PC accessories to be secured using Kensington compatible Notebook PC security products These security products usually include a metalcableandlockthatpreventNotebookPCaccessoriestoberemovedfromafixed object Some may also include a mo...

Page 29: ...the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators NOTE Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself ...

Page 30: ... required by the Notebook PC Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC DC adapter That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100V 120V as well as 220V 240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US standardAC power cord to a different standard Most hotels will provide universal outlets t...

Page 31: ...deal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 5 C and 35 C 41 F and 95 F You must also take into account that the Notebook PC s internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature Any temperatures above or below this range will shorten the life of the battery But in any case the battery pack s usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must be purchased from ...

Page 32: ...led diagnos tic tests called the Power On Self Test POST The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC s architecture The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC s hardware configuration which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program If the POST discovers a difference between the record and t...

Page 33: ... the CPU system memory size and the size of the display panel Left click the battery icon Cursor over the battery icon without power adapter Cursor over the battery icon with power adapter Right click the battery icon WARNING Do not leave the battery pack discharged The battery pack will discharge over time If not using a battery pack it must continued to be charged every three months to extend re...

Page 34: ...OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hiberna tion modes Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options For other options such as Switch User Restart Sleep or Shut Down click the arrowhead next to the lock icon Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system you may be prompted to restart the system Some ins...

Page 35: ...nt data and status on the hard disk drive By doing this RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake up components like LAN needs to remain powered Hibernate saves more power compared to Sleep Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option Recover by pressing the power b...

Page 36: ...F7 Toggles the display panel ON and OFF On certain models stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes LCD MonitorIcons F8 TogglesbetweentheNotebookPC sLCDdisplayandan externalmonitorinthisseries NotebookPCLCD ExternalMonitor Both This functiondoesnotworkin256Colors selectHighColorinDisplayPropertySettings NOTE Must connect an external monitor before booting...

Page 37: ...skin tone and color saturation for red green and blue independently You can see the current mode through the on screen display OSD Speaker Down Icon F11 Decreases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Speaker Icons F10 Toggles the speakers ON and OFF only in Windows OS Power4Gear eXtreme Fn Space Bar This key toggles power savings between various power sav ing modes The power saving modes control ...

Page 38: ... located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure When the numeric keypad is engaged by pressing Fn Ins Num LK the number lock LED lights up If an external keyboard is connected pressing the Ins Num LK on the external keyboard enables disables the NumLock on both key boards simultaneously To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activa...

Page 39: ...een and blue independently The selected mode is shown on the display Touchpad Lock Key Pressing this button will lock disable the built in touchpad Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing and is best used with an external mouse pointing device To unlock enable the touchpad simply press this button again InstantFun PLUS Key Pressing this button will la...

Page 40: ...C is turned OFF or in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode Front Bluetooth Indicator This is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth BT This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC s built in Bluetooth BT function is activated Wireless LAN Indicator This is only applicable on models with built in wireless LAN When the built in wireless LAN is enabled this indicator will light W...

Page 41: ... OFF the typed letters will be in the lower case form e g a b c Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device s such as the hard disk The light flashes proportional to the access time Number Lock Indicator Indicates that number lock Num Lk is activated when lighted Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric...

Page 42: ...N and OFF Fn Down Speaker Icon F11 Decreases the audio volume Fn Up Speaker Icon F12 Increases the audio volume Multimedia Control Keys on selected models The multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application The fol lowing defines the meaning of each multimedia control key on the Notebook PC CD Skip to Previous Track Rewind Audio Volume Down During CD play th...

Page 43: ...itself 4 Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices Expansion Card Optical drive Flash memory card reader Hard disk drive Memory RAM Connections Modem Connection Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection on selected models Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models Trusted Platform Module TPM on selected models ...

Page 44: ...uchpad Because the touch pad is electrostatic sensitive objects cannot be used in placeofyourfingers Thetouchpad sprimaryfunction is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of the touchpad Moving The Cursor Place your finger in the center of the touchpad a...

Page 45: ...icking Tapping With the cursor over an item press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected The selected item will change color The following 2 examples produce the same results Clicking Tapping Double Clicking Double Tapping Touchpad Usage Illustrations Dragging Dragging means to pick up an item and place it ...

Page 46: ...ease Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects Automatic Touchpad Disabling Synaptics Windows can automatically disable the Notebook PC s touchpad when an external USB mouse is at tached This feature is normally OFF to turn ON this feature select...

Page 47: ...revious PCMCIA cards Inserting an Expansion Card Be sure the ExpressCard is level when inserting 1 If there is an ExpressCard socket protector remove it using the Removing an Express Card instructions below 2 Insert the ExpressCard with the connector side first and label side up Standard ExpressCards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted 3 Carefully connect any cables or adapters ...

Page 48: ...no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive s tray 3 Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc s printed side up Push down on both sides of the disc s center until the disc snaps onto the hub The hub should be higher than the disc when correctly mounted 4 Slowly push the drive s tray back in The drive will begin reading the table of contents TOC on the disc When the drive stops the disc ...

Page 49: ...ptical drives due to unbalanced CDs or CD print To decrease vibration use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the CD Listening to Audio CD The optical drives can play audio CDs but only the DVD ROM drive can play DVD audio Insert the audio CD and Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software it may re...

Page 50: ... memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a single built in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as shown in the example below The built in memory card reader is not only convenient but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high bandwidth PCI bus IMPORTANT Flash m...

Page 51: ...ppy disk drives and optical drives The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive Current hard drives support S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen When replacing or upgrading the hard drive always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC IMPORTANT Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage...

Page 52: ...on modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability This is only an example This is only an example Memory RAM Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST Power On Self Test process There is...

Page 53: ...nnection The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC s internal modem should have either two or four wires only two wires telephone line 1 is used by the modem and should have an RJ 11 connector on both ends Connect one end to the modem port and the other end to an analog telephone wall socket the ones found in residential buildings Once the driver is setup the modem is ready to use Telepho...

Page 54: ... Full Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with duplex enabled The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user intervention is required 1000BASE T or Gigabit is only supported on selected models Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host generally a Hub or Switch is called a straight through Twisted P...

Page 55: ...ient adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point To provide efficient security to your wireless communication the optional built in wireless LAN comes with a 64 bit 128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption and Wi Fi Protected Acces...

Page 56: ...onnected network icon 5 Select Show Wireless if you have many networks in your area 6 Select the wireless network you want to con nect to 7 When connecting you may have to enter a password 8 Afterconnectionhasbeenestablished Con nected will be shown 2b Or double click the Wireless Console icon on thetaskbarandselecteithertheWirelessLAN Bluetooth or just the Bluetooth 1 Switch ON the Wireless funct...

Page 57: ...onnect to the Internet You may also use it for SMS messaging Bluetooth enabled computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files share peripherals or share Internet or network connections You may also make use of Bluetooth enabled wireless keyboard or mouse 2b Or double click the Wireless Console icon on the taskbar and select either the Wireless LAN Bluetoot...

Page 58: ...eness Each individual TPM must have an Owner before it is useful as a security device TPM Applications TPM is useful for any customer that is interested in providing an addition layer of security to the com puter system The TPM when bundled with an optional security software package can provide overall system security file protection capabilities and protect against email privacy concerns TPM help...

Page 59: ...u how to setup the fingerprint registration 1 This wizard will automatically start whenTPM is enabled in BIOS see Appendix Click Next 2 Select Fingerprints and click Next 3 Select a finger on the diagram Swipe the corresponding finger on the scanner slowly You must swipe your finger multiple times for verification 4 Youmustregisteratleasttwofingerstodecrease the chance of problems ...

Page 60: ...your finger multiple times for verification Youmustregisteratleasttwofingers to decrease the chance of any problems 6 Click Finish when done Fingerprint Registration on selected models cont 7 Right click the icon on the taskbar and select Settings and Options 8 Select General Options and Single Sign On and configure your preferences ...

Page 61: ...cation and your SIM card password PIN1 will be asked if you have set one Once your PIN has been verified searching for a 3G network will begin Once a 3G network has been discovered click Connect to make a wireless network connection Once connected the Connect button will show Disconnect instead Once connected a message will appear with the network name When you are in an area that prohibits wirele...

Page 62: ...ys when you position the mouse pointer over this indicator shows the RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication in dBm An antenna with a line through it indicates no service is available Not in Service You are outside of the coverage area or have insufficient signal strength to maintain a GSM data connection Coverage The icon shows the fastest service available GPRS icon GPRS is the fastest service ...

Page 63: ...cons Anytime Watcher is running the Watcher icon appears in the system tray indicating the connection status Watcher cannot detect the 3G modem Ensure that the 3G modem is powered on You do not have an active high speed connection You have an active high speed connection You have new unread SMS messages 3G or 3 G on selected models Short for third generation technology It is used in the context of...

Page 64: ...64 4 Using the Notebook PC ...

Page 65: ...stem BIOS Settings Common Problems and Solutions Windows Software Recovery Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information NOTE Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself ...

Page 66: ...rging the Notebook PC s battery pack while in transit when noAC power is available This product is an essential tool for today s mobile profes sional Your purchase will enhance the power performance and versatility of your portable computer while traveling on the road or on the sea The Vehicle PowerAdapter can be used in vehicles or boats using a standard cigarette lighter socket The Vehicle Power...

Page 67: ...d will allow data entry to be more comfortable Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC s built in keyboard and touchpad Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub ...

Page 68: ... devices in Windows operating system 3 Select Add a Bluetooth Device on the taskbar menu 3c If launched from the Control Panel click Add from this screen 3b Or Launch Bluetooth Devices from the Windows Control Panel 2b Or double click the Wireless Console icon on the taskbar and select either the Wireless LAN Bluetooth or just the Bluetooth 2 Press FN F2 repeatedly until Wireless LAN ON or WLAN Bl...

Page 69: ...mouse is ready 6 A list of nearby Bluetooth devices will be shown Select the Bluetooth mouse and click Next 7 Select Don t use a passkey and click Next 9 Click Finish when adding is complete 10 You will see your device in the window You can also add or remove Bluetooth devices here 8 WaitwhiletheBluetoothmouseisbeing added ...

Page 70: ...d as part of the factory pre install A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC s operating system to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order Contact your retailer if you ...

Page 71: ...en select Boot Device Priority Security Setting 1 On the Security screen select Change Supervisor or Change User Password 2 Type in a password and press Enter 3 Re type the password and press Enter 4 Password is then set 1 Leave the password field blank and press Enter To clear the password 2 Password is then cleared ...

Page 72: ...o allow the User Password to have in the BIOS setup utility User Access Level Save Changes If you want to keep your configuration settings you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility If you want to restore default settings choose Load Manufacture Defaults You must then save changes to keep the manufacture default settings System BIOS Settings cont ...

Page 73: ...e ATK0100 driver from the driver CD or download it from the ASUS website Hardware Problem Built in Camera The built in camera does not work correctly 1 Check Device Manager to see if there are any problems 2 Try reinstalling the webcam driver to solve the problem 3 If the problem is not solved update the BIOS to the latest version and try again 4 If the problem still exist contact your local servi...

Page 74: ...ocal service center for repair Mechanical Problem FAN Thermal Why is the cooling fan always ON and the temperature high 1 Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is air flow from the main air vent 2 If you have many applications running see taskbar close them to decrease system load 3 The problem may also be caused by some viruses use anti virus softwa...

Page 75: ...them in Windows Safe Mode 3 Check your system for viruses 4 Update the BIOS to the latest version with WINFLASH in Windows orAFLASH in DOS mode These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website WARNING Make sure your Notebook PC does not loose power during the BIOS flashing process 5 If problem still cannot be solved use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system IMP...

Page 76: ...cted BIOS information Check the model version and data c Click Flash to initialize the BIOS updating procedure d Click Exit when procedure completes e Reboot the system Assuming that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file press F2 to enter BIOS setup page when the ASUS logo appears during system boot up f After entering BIOS setup page go to Exit page and choose Load Manufacture Defaults Then...

Page 77: ...ng on the NIS icon in your system tray 2 Open Norton AntiVirus in Options menu 3 Click on Instant Messenger uncheck MSN Windows Messenger from Which Instant mes sengers to protect 5 NIS is damaged and need reinstalling NIS is located in the provided disc in the NIS200x folder x is the version number 6 The Start firewall when system is booted option is selected but it takes about one minute to star...

Page 78: ...and Solutions Cont 9 Windows Firewall must be stopped before installing Norton Internet Security or Norton Personal Firewall How to stop Windows Firewall 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 You will have one of two control panels Click on the Security Center icon 3 Click on the Windows Firewall icon beneath the status updates 4 Click Off and then click OK 10 Why is the Privacy Control icon show...

Page 79: ...RE COVERY The Recovery Partition is created at the fac tory and cannot be restored by the user if deleted Take your Notebook PC to an authorizedASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process Using the Recovery Partition 1 Press F9 during bootup requires a Recovery Partition 2 Press Enter to select Windows Setup EMS Enabled 3 Read the ASUS Preload Wizard screen and click Next 4 ...

Page 80: ...nd press Esc on bootup and select the optical drive may be labeled as CD DVD using the down cursor and press Enter to boot from the Recovery DVD 3 Select a partition option and click Next Partition options Recover Windows to first partition only This option will delete only the first partition allowing you to keep other partitions and create a new system partition as drive C Recover Windows to ent...

Page 81: ...ter transfers data between computer components such as memory disks and the display adapter The BIOS instructions are built into the computer s read only memory BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM Bit Binary Digit Represents the smallest unit of data used by the compu...

Page 82: ... Hardware Hardware is a general term referring to the physical components of a computer system including pe ripherals such as printers modems and pointing devices IDE Integrated Drive Electronics IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself eliminating the need for a separate adapter card in the case for SCSI devices UltraDMA 66 or 100 IDE devices can achieve up t...

Page 83: ...directly into the beam Class 3Alasers must not be viewed with optically aided devices CLASS 3B Class 3B lasers and Class 3A lasers with outputs of 2 5mW are hazardous to personnel who are within the beam path and look at the beam source directly or by specular reflection These lasers cannot produce hazardous diffuse reflections Personnel working with these lasers should wear appropriate protective...

Page 84: ... generated keys for encryption It is a hardware based solution that can help avoid attacks by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to sensitive data The TPM provides the ability to the PC or Notebook PC to run applications more secure and to make transactions and communication more trustworthy Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host generally a ...

Page 85: ... that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region usually coded to the region at which it is sold While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions CSS design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only be capable of playing one region Region Definitions Region 1 Canada US US Territories Region 2 Czech Egypt Finland France Germany Gulf States Hu...

Page 86: ...f provided is by means of dual tone multifrequency signalling Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the Notified Body and the vendor This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be m...

Page 87: ...s Norway Yes No Poland No Not Applicable Portugal No Not Applicable Spain No Not Applicable Sweden Yes No Switzerland Yes No United Kingdom Yes No This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability For updates to this table you may visit http www cetecom de technologies ctr_21 html 1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling manufacturers...

Page 88: ... equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNIN...

Page 89: ...ful interference to co channel of the Mobile Satellite Systems High power radars are allocated as primary user of the 5 25 to 5 35GHz and 5 65 to 5 85GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device IMPORTANT This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caut...

Page 90: ...nts in which the use of the 2400 2483 5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors 01 Ain Orientales 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ariège 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drôme 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nièvre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme 64 Py...

Page 91: ... for UL1642 covering primary non rechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium batter ies for use as power sources in products These batteries contain metallic lithium or a lithium alloy or a lithium ion and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series parallel or both that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible ch...

Page 92: ...ning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Swedish VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo aino ast...

Page 93: ...RNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazard ous radiation exposure Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S A patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovis...

Page 94: ...A Appendix CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish ...

Page 95: ...Appendix A ...

Page 96: ...______________________________ Type _______________ BIOS Version _ __________________________________________Date _______________ Accessories _ _____________________________________________________________ Accessories _ _____________________________________________________________ Software Operating System _ __________Version _ ___________ Serial Number _______________ Software _ _________________...

Page 97: ...D NOT BE CONSTRUEDASACOMMITMENT BYASUS ASUSASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITYOR LIABILITYFORANYERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAYAPPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved Limitation of Liability Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS part or other liability you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS ...

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